Regulatory Services · FCRA Registration

FCRA Registration enable your NGO to legally receive foreign contributions.

FCRA registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act permits an NGO to receive and utilise foreign donations and grants, subject to strict eligibility, reporting, and utilisation conditions.

Any trust, society, or Section 8 Company intending to receive donations, grants, or contributions from foreign sources must obtain registration or prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Regular FCRA registration requires the organisation to have existed for at least three years and to have spent a minimum threshold on its core charitable activities during that period, along with a mandatory FCRA-designated bank account with the specified branch of SBI, New Delhi.

At Beyonte Compliances, we assess eligibility, prepare the application and supporting activity reports, coordinate the designated bank account opening, and manage the registration process with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

What Our Registration Service Covers

Eligibility Assessment

Assessing the organisation's age, activity spend, and governance record against FCRA criteria.

FCRA Bank Account Setup

Coordinating opening of the mandatory FCRA account at the designated SBI branch.

Form FC-3A/FC-3B Preparation

Preparing the online application for registration or prior permission as applicable.

Activity Report Compilation

Compiling three years of activity reports and audited financials for the application.

Darpan ID & Documentation

Assisting with NGO Darpan registration and other prerequisite documentation.

Ministry Follow-Up

Tracking application status and responding to queries from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Utilisation Compliance Guidance

Advising on permitted utilisation and administrative expense limits for foreign funds.

Renewal & FC-4 Support

Assisting with periodic renewal and annual FC-4 return filing after registration.

Our Process

Eligibility & Readiness Check

Reviewing the organisation's activity history against FCRA eligibility norms.

FCRA Bank Account

Opening the mandatory FCRA-designated account with the specified SBI branch.

Application Preparation

Compiling activity reports, financials, and governance documents for the application.

Online Filing

Filing Form FC-3A for registration or FC-3B for prior permission on the FCRA portal.

Approval & Registration

Receiving the registration certificate from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Why It Matters

✓Legal authorisation to receive foreign donations and grants

✓Access to international donor and foundation funding

✓Mandatory designated bank account improves fund traceability

✓Structured compliance reduces risk of suspension or cancellation

✓Prior permission route supports newer organisations for specific projects

✓Enhances credibility with international grant-making bodies

✓Clear utilisation guidance helps avoid inadvertent violations

✓Ongoing support for annual returns keeps registration in good standing

Frequently Asked Questions

The organisation must generally exist for at least three years and have spent a prescribed minimum amount on its core charitable objects during that period, besides meeting other eligibility norms.

A newer organisation can apply for prior permission for a specific foreign contribution or project instead of regular registration.

Yes. All foreign contributions must first be received into a designated FCRA account at the specified branch of the State Bank of India, New Delhi.

FCRA registration must be renewed periodically as prescribed, and an annual FC-4 return must be filed regardless of whether foreign contribution was received.

Get your NGO ready to receive foreign contributions.

Talk to our team about eligibility, bank account setup, and FCRA filings.